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Y956 BHO

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 BHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 132,723 miles

Front slight blow from Exhaust flexi

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 132,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe has slight blow

Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe has slight blow

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 131,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,619 miles

rear hand and foot brake efficiency could be better

Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear hand and foot brake efficiency could be better

Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,180 miles

exhaust centre corroded

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,646 miles

front disc inner faces slightly corroded

front tyres tread getting low

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 7 Apr 2015 116,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,723 miles

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,798 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has a small cut in tread pattern .

slight wear to rear braake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,083 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,230 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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Y956 BHO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y956 BHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y956 BHO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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